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ENGAGEMENTs

GREYSTONE MANSION
LOS ANGELES, CALAURA & JOSHThey live in New York, were planning their
wedding in Palm Springs, but since she was
from LA they opted for an engagement
session overlooking the city where she grew
up. There's no place more classically
beautiful for an evening engagement session
than Greystone Mansion which is nestled in
a gorgeous Beverly Hills neighborhood with
sprawling gardens, other-worldy
architecture, and stunning views of the city
below. It was the perfect place for their
romantic engagement shoot.Laura & Josh
MALIBU, CACAYLA & COREYWhen you are from and live in Los Angeles
the beach just feels like a natural place for
an engagement session, and I will never tire
of shooting in places like this one.
I love that we get to call this beauitiful place
home and feel so lucky to get to shoot in this
very spot quite often. What a way to
document where you met, fell in love, and
are creating a home together!CAYLA & COREY
Kestrel Park
Santa Ynez, CAROSELYN & ANTONIORoselyn & Antonio have impeccable
taste and a special love for classic style and
beautiful places. When we began discussing
possible locations for their engagement,
Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, CA came up and
I just knew it would be the perfect location
for them. Click through to see the colorful
and romantic images we were able to create
together at this truly stunning location.
ROSELYN & ANTONIO
PACIFIC PALISADES, CAKC & ALEXShe grew up thinking she would get married in
the same church where her parents said "I do."
When the time came to actually start planning
their wedding, she soon realized that a venue
outside of town would work better for them.
So, they decided they could use the church as
a backdrop for their engagement session
instead and it just so happened that we were
there while the wisteria was blooming.
We ended the session on the beach with a
beautiful sunset. KC & ALEX
Holmby Hills Estate
Los angeles, CAStephanie & JohnPlanning a Los Angeles wedding from
their home in Manhattan meant a lot of
trips back and forth from coast to coast.
And though they weren't sure they
wanted an engagement session, they
decided to schedule one on one of their
last trips to LA to finalize wedding plans
for the big day. We were all so glad to
spend that beautiful Summer evening
at this gorgeous home of a close family
friend... engagement sessions are great
for that.STEPHANIE & JOHN
AT HOME
LOS ANGELES, CASCOTT & MARKAn engagement session at home is so much fun
to photograph. Not only do we get to create
memorable photos together in a space that is
so meaningful to the couple, but I also get to
know my couples in such a unique way when I
get to see where they live, their style, the photos
they already have on their walls of the important
people in their lives. Scott Hoying (Penatonix)
and his fiancé Mark wanted a mix of editorial
and candide, more relaxed portraits. We were
able to achieve both looks for this special at
and around their awesome Hollywood Hills
home with their sweet Motzart.SCOTT & MARK

WHY Do AN ENGAGEMENT

 

SESSION?

To some, the engagement session is an opportunity to get some pretty photos that might be used to display at your wedding in some way. To others, it might be an opportunity to practice with your photographer prior to the wedding day.

 

For me, the engagement session is a wonderful way to build a relationship with my clients- spending time with clients and being able to get to know them is one of the reasons I love this profession so much.

Above all that, I feel the engagement session is really the best way to calm any nerves or anxiety that my clients might have about getting their photos taken. The vast majority of my clients come to me and say “we’re not super comfortable in front of the camera...” and the truth is, few people are! However, after an engagement session with me, those same people always say something like “that was so fun and easy. So glad we did that!”

 

Doing a session with me helps clients to realize I approach photography in a way that makes my clients feel relaxed and comfortable so that they look relaxed and comfortable- and that’s important for anyone in front of a camera.

 

So, do you have to do an engagement session to make sure you can get great images on your wedding day? I don’t think so. But, it can’t hurt. Plus, you’ll get all those pretty photos together and no doubt will feel more comfortable in front of the camera, so why not?

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM an

 

engagement SESSION

We’re usually in a pretty location, clients are dressed in something that makes them feel great, we explore together looking for pretty light and backgrounds and talk and get to know each other.

 

Some clients want more of an editorial vibe and some want it very casual— we decide all that prior to the session and I shoot accordingly, directing clients when necessary and also shooting candidly throughout.

 

What results is a collection of images that includes natural, pretty portraits with a lot of feeling behind them and beautifully document this exciting time as your plan your wedding and prepare to spend the rest of your lives together.

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